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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.57, 610.39 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.57, 610.39 and 349.17 is: 524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.57 : 610.39 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.57/610.39 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.57x = 610.39 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.57x = 213,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,129.88/406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.21

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